Damien could not help but feel somewhat disheartened by the frosty reception he received. However, upon taking a closer look at Lady Rosalie's visibly distressed state, he found it impossible to summon even the slightest hint of resentment.
Meanwhile, Rosalie found herself engulfed in a disconcerting blend of fear and embarrassment. The abrupt appearance of the duke, instead of Aurora, caught her entirely off guard. Yet, the root cause of her turmoil lay squarely in her own appearance. Her hair, typically sleek and well-kept, now hung in a disheveled bun – a style she had often worn back in her world when alone at home. Her complexion, once radiant, now appeared pallid to the point of appearing unwell, accentuated by the presence of dark circles beneath her eyes. To complete the ensemble, she wore a somewhat haphazard outfit, hastily selected by Aurora in an attempt to ensure her lady's comfort, all culminating in the snug embrace of a white fuzzy blanket.
